Several lawmakers voiced their support of Rep. Steve Scalise after he was shot during a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

Several lawmakers voiced their support of Rep. Steve Scalise after he was shot during a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday, June 14, 2017.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. - In an outpouring of support, lawmakers took to social media to send their thoughts and prayers to Rep. Steve Scalise after he was shot during a baseball practice in Alexandria, Virginia, on Wednesday.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer tweeted, “Both @POTUS & @VP are aware of the developing situation in Virginia. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected.”@POTUS & @VP are aware of the developing situation in Virginia. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected.”

Both @POTUS & @VP are aware of the developing situation in Virginia. Our thoughts and prayers are with all affected.

Former Arizona Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot during an assassination attempt near Tucson, Arizona, on Jan. 8, 2011, tweeted, “My heart is with my former colleagues, their families & staff, and the US Capitol Police- public servants and heroes today and every day.”

My heart is with my former colleagues, their families & staff, and the US Capitol Police- public servants and heroes today and every day.